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Nautical Mile (International)


A nautical mile (international) is a unit of measurement used primarily in maritime and aviation contexts. It is defined as 1,852 meters or 1.852 kilometers, which is approximately 1.1508 statute miles. The nautical mile is based on the Earth's geometry, representing one minute of latitude along any meridian. This makes it particularly useful for navigation, as distances on charts and GPS systems often relate directly to degrees of latitude and longitude. The international nautical mile was officially adopted by the United States in 1954 and is now used worldwide for consistency in global navigation. It is closely linked with the knot, a unit of speed equal to one nautical mile per hour. The standardization of the nautical mile has greatly simplified communication and coordination in international travel, trade, and defense across oceans and airspace. Its use continues to be essential in global navigation systems today.


Pica


A pica is a unit of length commonly used in typography and printing to measure font sizes, line lengths, and spacing. It is equal to 1/6 of an inch, or exactly 12 points in the point system.


Key facts:



  • 1 pica = 1/6 inch ≈ 4.233 millimeters



  • 1 pica = 12 points



  • Used primarily in graphic design, printing, and typesetting



  • Helps standardize the measurement of fonts, columns, and layouts



The pica remains a fundamental unit in desktop publishing and print design, helping maintain consistency in text and page formatting.




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